Sports Doctor

A sports medicine physician helps athletes of every level stay healthy, recover from injury, and perform well. Your day often alternates between clinic visits and conversations about training. You examine patients, review imaging, diagnose conditions such as stress fractures or ligament injuries, and create a plan that may include therapy, bracing, medication, or surgical referral. You also do pre-participation screenings and may cover games or events, working alongside coaches, athletic trainers, and physical therapists to decide when someone is safe to return.